Screen Mirror (Jun 1930 - Mar 1931)

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O THREE “BAD MEN” ACQUIRE NAMES THROUGH DEEDS The origin of nicknames has long been a moot question, but “Not Exactly Gentlemen” defines the reason for some of the colorful cognomens of early western days. The swashbuckling trio of adventurers, portrayed by Victor McLaglen, Lew Cody and Eddie Gribbon, are called, respectively or disrespectfully, “Bull,” “Ace” and “Broncho.” If one were inquisitive, a little research into the pasts of these hard-riding Robin Hoods would disclose that their monickers were quite in keeping with their pasts. “Bull,” for instance, obtained his appellation by his bull-like and highly un-gentlemanly methods of robbing banks. “Bull” was anything but subtle or cautious when it came to raiding southwestern financial institutions. On the contrary, he just rushed in and in his booming voice, backed by two six guns, demanded all the available cash — hence the nickname. “Ace,” as might be guessed, was a cardsharp. Impeccable in appearance and suave as to manner, he mingled with the rich planters and charming belles that traveled on the steamboats plying the muddy Mississippi. That is, he mingled until several inquiring gentlemen discovered his amazing methods of dealing the paste-boards. It was about this time that “Ace” departed for the West— with his nickname. “Broncho,” so the story goes, received his title from a habit quite prevalent among the more daring western cowboys. This naive pastime was rustling horses. “Broncho” proved so adept at the art that his associates named him after the object of their calling, or taking, as it were. O READ THIS, GIRLS, ABOUT THE NEW MILLINERY HIT! The new spring millinery has produced something really different; not only individual in style that’s charming for any head, but more. It’s named the “Halo Hat” and some original designer incidentally scored what has proven a smashing 1931 hit, creating this chic bit of millinery you girls can roll or fold up and tuck into your purse or pocket without crinkling or affecting the shape in the least. It is silk crocheted, skull fitting, soft and comfortable and may be had in various new summer shades, trimmed with velvet or silk. The wearing qualities appear excellent and they are suitable for any occasion. Prices are surprisingly moderate. Here in San Diego, Halo Hats are on display at JEAN MODES, southwest corner of Fifth Ave. and B street. O HUNDREDS ASK SAME QUESTION OF QUIET MAN W. A. McDowell, Hollywood’s mast patient man, interviews some five or six hundred persons each day and more than half of them ask the same, identical question. To each he gives the same, identical courteous reply. He’s very sorry, very sorry indeed, but no visitors can be admitted to the studios. The sound-stages are closed to all except actual workers on the pictures that are in production. He’s very sorry, but it’s the rule, you know. And he sends the petitioner away with a smile. Holds Greeter Job McDowell is the official greeter for the Paramount studios in Hollywood. His desk is a boxed-in cubical with three counter windows, directly faces the main entrance to the executive building, which is also the main entrance to the studios. Two inner doors, which he controls by electric buttons, admit THE FOX THEATRES OF SAN DIEGO ARE SERVICED BY . . . Geo. F. OTTO and Sons Florists 3572 Logan Avenue Phone MAIN 2871 from the entrance foyer to the inner mysteries of the studio itself. McDowell’s desk, in a way, is the studio clearing house. Two telephones and a dictaphone, all busy most of the time, connect with every studio office and department. It is his duty to dispatch a corps of office boys where they may be needed, to admit and send business callers to the right building or office, to answer a multitude of queries of all sorts, and to discourage the idle curious who besiege him throughout the day. Seek to Sell Stories Second in number to would-be sight-seers are authors with original scenarios for sale, McDowell reveals. He gets, on some days, as many as twenty or thirty of these. Young and old who are seeking a foothold in the acting profession also are numerous, not to mention book agents, radio salesmen, insurance and bond brokers who come in droves and herds. Housewives who are interrupted in their work four or five times a day by magazine subscription agents and vacuum cleaner salesmen can appreciate McDowell’s position. For him their problem is multiplied a hundredfold and more. “I get pretty tired of it, sometimes,” McDowell admits. “People seem to think I have some personal reason for not admitting them to the studio for a sightseeing trip, or for refusing to let them in to see Ruth Chatterton, Gary Cooper, and the other stage stars. My